In the manufacturing world, particularly in personal care, home care, and laundry care, delivering high-quality products that combine performance and sustainability is essential. When it comes to creating fabric softeners, conditioners, and other care products, the right ingredients are key to achieving softness, anti-static benefits, and long-lasting fragrance.
One such ingredient that stands out is TETRANYL (Esterquart). Developed by KAO, a leading global manufacturer of surfactants, this advanced quaternary ammonium compound enhances both product performance and sustainability. TETRANYL’s formulation is biodegradable and highly effective, making it a preferred choice for industry formulators.
Now, let’s explore the science behind TETRANYL, its impressive benefits, and how it can be integrated into your manufacturing processes.
Benefits of TETRANYL
- Achieve Superior Softness
TETRANYL delivers long-lasting softness to fabrics, enhancing comfort and quality, making it ideal for fabric softeners and conditioners. - Prevent Static Buildup
Its anti-static properties reduce static charge in fabrics, improving handling and preventing cling. - Lock In Long-Lasting Fragrance
TETRANYL retains fragrance effectively, ensuring that scents last throughout product use, even in high-concentration formulations. - Eco-Friendly and Biodegradable
Derived from sustainable sources, TETRANYL is biodegradable, supporting eco-friendly product formulations. - Formulation Flexibility
TETRANYL works in both high- and low-concentration formulas, offering manufacturers flexibility to meet diverse customer needs.
Applications of TETRANYL
TETRANYL is a versatile ingredient with various industrial applications, particularly in personal care, home care, and laundry products. Here’s where TETRANYL can be used most effectively:
- Fabric Softeners: TETRANYL is a key ingredient in fabric softeners, imparting a soft, luxurious feel to clothes and linens after washing.
- Fabric Conditioners: Whether incorporated into laundry detergents or standalone fabric conditioners, TETRANYL boosts softness and overall product quality.
- Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning: TETRANYL is valuable in cleaning solutions where softening and anti-static benefits are essential for fabric care in industries like hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing.
- Home Care: TETRANYL can be used in household cleaning products, improving both performance and eco-friendliness to meet the growing demand for sustainable options.
How to Use TETRANYL
1. Temperature Handling
For optimal performance, TETRANYL should be mixed in hot water. A temperature above 50°C ensures the ingredient dissolves evenly, delivering consistent results. This temperature range helps achieve the best performance when integrating TETRANYL into your formulations.
2. Perfume Oil Compatibility
TETRANYL can handle high doses of perfume oils, making it an excellent choice for fragrance-heavy formulations. Manufacturers can take advantage of this feature to create products with long-lasting, pleasant scents that remain on fabrics long after they have been washed.
Why TETRANYL from KAO?
KAO, a leader in surfactant and ingredient technology, brings decades of expertise to the table. TETRANYL is trusted by manufacturers globally for its exceptional performance, eco-friendly credentials, and ability to meet the demands of modern product formulations.
Choosing TETRANYL means selecting a product that aligns with both performance and sustainability goals. With its ability to enhance softness, reduce static, and lock in fragrance, TETRANYL is the ideal choice for manufacturers looking to create top-quality fabric softeners, conditioners, and cleaning products.
For manufacturers aiming to further enhance their product lines, TETRANYL can be paired with other key ingredients, such as Optical Brighteners, to boost both brightness and softness. Read more about Optical Brighteners in our latest blog.
